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Red Feather Adoption Agencies

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Timothy and Helen Matthews with their seven month old adopted son, Timothy John. They adopted their child through the Catholic Welfare bureau, a Red Feather agency.

Date Created:
October 10, 1961
Creator:
Sroda, Richard

Publication Information

Creator Sroda, Richard
Date Created October 10, 1961

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 mm

Collection Information

Source Collection Richard Sroda photographs, 1960-1965
Call Number PH 2913.0248B

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
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Rights Holder Wisconsin State Journal; Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013E15
Legacy ID
WHi 114799

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